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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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